Kennebunk Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 43.34° N 70.51° W

Kennebunk Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 am 03 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kennebunk Beach sea temperature is
18.3°C
1.4° 

Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kennebunk Beach surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 8PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, S swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 2PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kennebunk Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kennebunk Beach in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 11PM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2PM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 2PM (Sun 6th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 9th Sep)6ft (1.8m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kennebunk Beach over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window staring at us, and for the most part, it’s a flat spell. The whole forecast is almost a blank page, with mostly poor surf conditions and barely a ripple of energy. The first real chance to even think about paddling out doesn’t come until Sunday, September 6th, and even then, it’s a quiet affair.

So, let’s look at the one spot that’s our only option, Kennebunk Beach. It’s a sheltered, fairly consistent beach break, but right now, it’s a ghost town for waves. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 65°F.

Thursday, September 3rd, we’ve got nothing. Tiny 2ft SE swell with a short 9-second period, and a cross-shore wind. The combined energy is a weak 76. Forget it.

Friday, September 4th morning, the wind goes glassy, which is a nice feeling, but the swell is still just 3ft from the ESE. It’s clean, but there’s no push. The afternoon gets a little bumpy with a light cross-onshore.

Saturday, September 5th is more of the same. A tiny 2ft ESE swell, but the wind goes offshore in the afternoon, which is a good sign for texture. Still, the energy is a pathetic 30-38. You’d be sitting out there on a mill pond.

Sunday, September 6th is our only real standout, and it’s not exactly charging. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the east, with a combined energy reading of 120, which is at least moderate. The wind is a clean cross-offshore in the morning. It’s small and clean, the best of a very quiet bunch, but it’s still only for small-wave boards. The afternoon sees a little offshore wind, keeping it tidy.

Monday, September 7th has a 2ft E swell with a 10-second period, but the energy is 105. It’s clean but tiny.

After that, from Tuesday, September 8th all the way through to Thursday, September 17th, it’s a brutal stretch. Swell heights drop to 0.3ft, 0.7ft, and 1ft. The combined energy readings are in the single digits and teens. The wind is mostly clean, but there’s nothing to ride. It’s a true lull.

Tuesday, September 15th offers a tiny flicker of hope with a 4ft S swell (6-second period) and a clean cross-offshore wind, but the energy is only 89. It’s weak, short-period windswell.

Wednesday, September 16th and Friday, September 18th have a similar story: a 3ft S swell with a very short 4-5 second period, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, so it’s going to be choppy and messy.

Honestly, the only window worth a look is that Sunday, September 6th morning. It’s not a classic, but it’s the cleanest, most energetic wave we’re going to see. If you’re desperate, you’ll find a few small, clean lines. Otherwise, it’s a long, flat wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
4:16PM2.98m
4:59AM2.52m
5:15PM2.95m
6:05AM2.46m
6:21PM2.93m
7:14AM2.45m
7:31PM2.94m
8:22AM2.53m
8:39PM2.99m
9:26AM2.65m
9:42PM3.06m
10:22AM2.80m
10:39PM3.11m
Low Tide
9:55AM0.21m
10:42PM0.04m
10:52AM0.30m
11:46PM0.08m
11:55AM0.35m
00:55AM0.09m
1:04PM0.36m
2:04AM0.06m
2:14PM0.29m
3:09AM-0.02m
3:20PM0.18m
4:06AM-0.11m
4:19PM0.05m
4:58AM-0.18m
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Information about the Kennebunk Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kennebunk Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kennebunk Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kennebunk Beach surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Kennebunk Beach) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Kennebunk Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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